Throw & Grow Collection
Pack of 205
The Throw and Grow Collection is exactly that – simply throw lightly cover with soil watch them grow!
This easy care selection of spring bulbs will provide lots of colour at a very special price.
The Collection comprises:
50 Spring Star
50 Freesia Mixed
50 Sparaxis Mixed
50 Grape Hyacinths
5 Spanish Bells Blue
All varieties individually packaged.
Great Value – Buy in bulk and save.
Supplied as dormant bulbs.
Orders containing this item will be dispatched from March.
Important Reminder: While we take great care in the realistic representation of our products, many variables such as climatic conditions, natural variation or manufacturing changes may affect the precise appearance of each variety. Generally, images used are of mature specimens whilst supplied stock may be dormant or juvenile plants that will develop with time. The images are intended as a guide only.
Availability: OUT OF STOCK/OUT OF SEASON! Available to order from January to May, unless sold out.
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Our team packs and dispatches each day based on the best timing of delivery service to your state. This way we can ensure your order is in transit for the shortest time possible.
Delivery is normally via Australia Post with larger orders delivered via StarTrack Express* courier. We service virtually all areas of Australia with only those areas not serviced by these organisations being excluded (e.g. remote islands and Territories such as Christmas Island, Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island, Cocos Islands, Groote Eylandt). We do not deliver outside Australia but happily deliver orders placed from overseas for Australian delivery. Our regular delivery charge for basic items is $12.50 Australia-wide, regardless of the number of items ordered. Due to their higher freight costs, bulky or heavy products such as roses, large pots and a small number of hard goods have higher delivery charges. The summary of all current delivery options is:
- Basic Postage $12.50: Applies to orders NOT containing Roses, 120mm and larger pots/grow-bags, Bare-rooted Trees, Composting Buckets, nor any items with individually specified delivery charges, all delivered at one time, will incur the normal $12.50 freight charge. These items are referred to as “Basic Items“.
- Roses & Larger Potted Items $16.90: Applies to orders containing bush Roses, 120mm up to 155mm pot/grow-bags, Composting Buckets, together with other products delivered at the same time will incur a $16.90 freight charge. **Please Note: Multiples of these items may incur a larger freight fee depending on the quantity of pots in the order; this will be calculated at the checkout.
- Small Trees & Large Pots $25.50: Applies to orders containing Trixie Fruit Trees, Dwarf Fruit Trees, Lilac Trees, Standard and/or Patio Roses, 160mm up to a 200mm pot/grow-bags, together with other products delivered at the same time will incur a $25.50 freight charge. **Please Note: Multiples of these items may incur a larger freight fee depending on the quantity of pots in the order; this will be calculated at the checkout.
- Trees up to 1m $35.00: Applies to orders containing smaller bare-rooted trees up to 1m in height. Larger items or pots/grow-bags greater than 200mm, together with other products delivered at the same time, will incur a $35.00 freight charge. Remote areas may incur an additional Freight charge but we will notify customers individually if this is the case. **Please Note: Multiples of these items may incur a larger freight fee depending on the sizes and quantity of items in the order; this will be calculated at the checkout.
- Trees 1m up to 1.49m $50.00: Applies to orders containing bare-rooted trees between 1 to 1.49m in height. Bare Rooted trees 1m to 1.5m in height, together with other products delivered at the same time, will incur a $50.00 freight charge. Remote areas may incur an additional Freight charge but we will notify customers individually if this is the case. **Please Note: Multiples of these items may incur a larger freight fee depending on the sizes and quantity of items in the order; this will be calculated at the checkout.
- Trees 1.5m up to 2m $85.00: Applies to orders containing bare-rooted trees between 1.5 to 2m in height. Bare Rooted trees 1.5m to 2m in height, together with other products delivered at the same time, will incur a $85.00 charge. This consists of $65.00 Freight Fee and $20 Oversize Surcharge, as charged by the Courier. Remote areas may incur an additional Freight charge but we will notify customers individually if this is the case. **Please Note: Multiples of these items may incur a larger freight fee depending on the sizes and quantity of items in the order; this will be calculated at the checkout.
- Trees 2m up to 3m $135.00: Applies to orders containing bare-rooted trees between 2 to 3m in height. Bare Rooted trees 2m to 3m in height, together with other products delivered at the same time, will incur a $135.00 charge. This consists of $95.00 Freight Fee and $40 Oversize Surcharge, as charged by the Courier. Remote areas may incur an additional Freight charge but we will notify customers individually if this is the case. **Please Note: Multiples of these items may incur a larger freight fee depending on the sizes and quantity of items in the order; this will be calculated at the checkout.
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- Express Post: If you require your order to be sent Express Post, please call our office and we will arrange a quote. Please Note: Quarantine orders cannot be sent using Express Post; our experience is that it will actually delay your order due to the inspection process required for entry into these states.
- Order Split Fee: Some items may be delayed due to climatic or growing habits prevent them from being harvested at the time of being offered for purchase. You will be offered a choice to wait until all items on your order are available or to receive what is currently available for an additional freight charge of $5.00.
- We continue to maintain the simplest form of postage costs for the large variety of products we range, however in occasional circumstances of oversized orders and/or delivery location, the cost of freight can significantly impact delivery of an order therefore we reserve the right to refuse the order or contact the customer to discuss freight options and pricing.
Orders containing products from two different seasons (eg Rose or spring bulb pre-orders) that require separate deliveries will incur two delivery charges at the relevant rates (unless a free freight offer applies). A $5.00 Quarantine Inspection Surcharge applies in addition to the Delivery Charge for orders delivered to Tasmania, Northern Territory and Western Australia due to the increased complexity of quarantine requirements.
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Individual items may be back-ordered to avoid delaying the delivery of other items. Please allow additional delivery time for orders to Tasmania, Northern Territory and Western Australia due to quarantine restrictions.
Please note: Some orders may not be possible to parts of Australia due to quarantine and some items may carry unique delivery charges. Check full delivery policy.
Common Name: FREESIAS
Botanical Name: Freesia x hybrida
Family Name: Iridaceae
Plant Type: Bulb Size: 25-40cm H x 7-10cm W
Planting Time: Autumn
Planting Width: 5-10cm Depth: 7cm
Flowering: Spring
Positioning: Prefers full sun but tolerates very light shade for part of the day
General Information: Grows well in warm to cool zones but is unsuitable for the tropics or extreme cold areas. Can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C.
Watering: Water after planting and soak weekly while plants are in bud or flower, but at other times watering is only needed if very dry.
Fertilising: Prefers addition of slow release granules to soil prior to planting. Top dress 6 weeks after shoots appear.
Soil: Well drained.
Lifting & Storage: Can be left in the ground or lifted and stored if clumps become too thick. If lifting wait until the leaves have turned yellow, dry and dust off bulbs with a cloth and store in a warm and airy position.
Pests: Bait snails and slugs.
Tips: If using for cut flowers, cut when the lowest flower on the spike is open, as this will ensure long vase life. Tall varieties may need support.
Common Name: MUSCARI
Also known as: Grape Hyacinth
Botanical Name: Muscari armeniacum
Family Name: Hyacinthaceae
Plant Type: Bulb
Size: 15cm H x 7cm W
Planting Time: Autumn
Planting Width: 10cm Depth: 5cm
Flowering: Late Winter to Spring
Positioning: Full sun to partial shade
General Information: Fully hardy, suitable for all climates except sub/tropical or semi arid.
Watering: Only necessary if the ground begins to dry out due to insufficient rainfall.
Fertilising: Add organic or chemical fertiliser to ground before planting. Top dress as buds appears.
Soil: Well drained.
Lifting & Storage: Bulbs can be left undisturbed for many years. As clumps and borders thicken fertilising becomes important. Dig when foliage turns yellow.
Pests: Very hardy to pests and diseases. Bait snails and slugs during growing period.
Tips: Plant in long borders as an edging plant.
Common Name: SPANISH BELLS Also known as Scilla & Blue Bells
Botanical Name: Hyacinthoides hispanica
Family Name: Hyacinthaceae
Plant Type: Bulb
Size: 40-45cm H x 10cm W
Planting Time: Autumn
Planting Width: 10cm Depth: 8cm
Flowering: Late Spring
Positioning: Will do best in a shaded area, or in a position that receives morning sun and afternoon shade.
General Information: Suitable for temperate and Mediterranean climates. Does best in cooler climates with temperatures down to 0°C.
Watering: Requires regular soakings in spring, but during summer can be kept dry.
Fertilising: Work compost, leaf meld or rotted manure through the soil before planting, this will increase fertility and improve drainage, then fertilise every winter when foliage appears.
Soil: Well drained, rich in organic matter.
Lifting & Storage: Generally a carefree plant that you can forget about, Spanish Bells enjoy being left to thicken into clumps. Digging may be necessary every 2-3 years or so to divide clumps into smaller groups. If digging is required do so in January.
Pests: Pests and disease are rare.
Tips: To tell which way to plant them, look for scales folded around each other, this is the top and should be planted with the top facing up. Once you have planted them, add a 10cm thick layer of mulch to insulate. Each spring remove
spent flower stems. One of the latest Spring flowering bulbs.
Common Name: SPARAXIS
Also known as: Harlequin
Botanical Name: Sparaxis tricolor
Family Name: Iridaceae
Plant Type: Bulb
Size: 25-40cm H x 10cm W
Planting Time: Autumn
Planting Width: 5-10cm Depth: 6cm
Flowering: Spring
Positioning: Full Sun
General Information: Suitable for all climates. Sparaxis generally grow with ease but growth may be affected in areas where the soil freezes.
Watering: During their dormancy phase Sparaxis are not water hungry. Once growth appears start watering, and even then only give an occasional deep watering.
Fertilising: Six weeks after shoots appear top dress with a complete fertiliser.
Soil: Well drained soil.
Lifting & Storage: When clumps become too thick, dig them up once the foliage has turned yellow, clean and store until autumn.This may only be needed every 4-5 years.
Pests: Generally pest free but it may be beneficial to spray for insects and bait snails when buds appear.
Tips: In very cold areas they can be lifted in autumn and replanted in spring. They can be grown in pots and make great cut flowers.
Common Name: SPRING STAR
Botanical Name: Ipheion uniflorum
Family Name: Alliaceae
Plant Type: Bulb
Size: 15-20cm H x 7-10cm W
Planting Time: Autumn
Planting Width: 7cm Depth: 4cm
Flowering: Late Winter to Spring
Positioning: Full sun to light shade.
General Information: Suitable for all climates except tropical. Frost tender.
Watering: Only required through dry winter spells. Can become water logged in winter, but will thrive in well drained soil.
Fertilising: Prepare soil with complete fertiliser or animal manure. A yearly top-dressing with a complete fertiliser is sufficient to maintain excellent growth and multiplication.
Soil: Thrives in most soil types.
Lifting & Storage: Spring star can be left undisturbed for many years, however after some time the clumps may become too thick in which case they can be dug up and divided. If they do need to be lifted wait until the leaves turn yellow and lay flat.
Pests: Spring star are extremely resistant to both pests and diseases. Bait slugs and snails during growing period if necessary.
Tips: When grown under trees or shrubs, plants will become naturalized. Spring star make striking borders and are great in rock gardens. When planting, remember to allow some extra space for multiplication, which will occur quite rapidly.